Best Places To Retire in Arizona 2024

Are you considering retiring in Arizona? In this video, we'll explore some of the best places to retire in Arizona. We have featured over 10 of the best retirement destinations in the Grand Canyon State for you to consider. These include high desert destinations like Sedona, Tubac and Cottonwood along with high elevation destinations like Flagstaff and Prescott. Then we discuss where to retire in Phoenix metro and around Tucson. As well as several places along the Colorado river.
Whether you're seeking outdoor adventures, cultural experiences, a relaxed atmosphere, or an active lifestyle, Arizona offers a variety of retirement options. Join us as we explore the best places to retire in the Grand Canyon State!
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Retire in Arizona
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0:00 Intro
0:52 Prescott
2:37 Flagstaff
4:41 Cottonwood
5:38 Cave Creek
6:36 Chandler
7:48 Queen Creek
9:17 Casa Grande
10:52 Gilbert
12:15 Scottsdale
13:22 Ajo
14:50 Tubac
15:48 Tuscon
16:55 Mesa
17:30 Sedona
18:53 Sun City
20:10 Parker
Living in Arizona is quite a unique experience because of the vastness that the state offers. From the Sonoran Desert in the south to the high country in the north all the way up towards the Four Corners east and the Grand Canyon in the west. Known as the Grand Canyon state, Arizona is diverse in many ways. The state tree is the Palo Verde, the state cactus is the Saguaro, the state bird is the Cactus wren. If you are thinking about moving to Arizona feel free to subscribe and check us out on our other channels.

[@LivinginArizona]

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[@rogerburn5132]

Big. Thanks. For showing Arizona it's absolutely. Beautiful Place 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@rickdavid1795]

I’ve wanted to live in Cave Creek since 1980. Never made it

[@kimhicks4781]

Prescott is very expensive but lovely.

[@LeTrashPanda]

Fountain Hills is a retirement area but pricey, and Havasu used to be big with retirees when I lived there, not sure if that's the case anymore.

[@milanstoykovich1114]

Thank you for not mentioning the best place to retire in Az!

[@maiadazz]

Retirees who struggle to meet their basic needs are the ones who could not accumulate enough money during their active years to meet their needs. Retirement choices determine a lot of things. My parents both spent same number of years in the civil service, but my mom was investing through a wealth manager, and my dad through the 401k.

[@anwensofia]

This is true. I'm in my mid 50's now. My wife and I were following this same trajectory. Last two years, I pulled out my money and invested with her wealth manager. Not catching up with her profits over the years, but at least I earn more. I'm making money even before retiring, and my retirement fund has grown way more than it would have with just the 401(k). Haha.

[@darnellcapriccioso]

Its unfortunate most people don't have such information. I don't really blame people who panic. Lack of information can be a big hurdle. I've been making more than $50k passively by just investing through an advisor, and I don't have to do much work. Doesn't matter if the economy is misbehaving; great wealth managers will always make returns.

[@tatianastarcic]

@@darnellcapriccioso I think this is something I should do, but I've been stalling for a long time now. I don't really know which firm to work with; I feel they are all the same.

[@darnellcapriccioso]

@@tatianastarcic Firms can be unscrupulous as they prioritize their own commission over your profitability. On the other hand, I prefer working with individual investors like LAUREL DELL SROUFE, who only take a share from your profits, not your initial capital. I must say, my experience with her has been exceptional thus far.

[@richardhudson1243]

@@darnellcapriccioso Thanks a lot for this recommendation. I just looked her website up, and I have sent her an email. I hope she gets back to me soon.

[@DJIcenhower]

Casa Grande is such a wonderful place to retire. Loads of entertainment with high speed police chases and gun battles in the street. Endless supply of fentanyl in our supply chain. If your from Mexico, you'll feel right at home provided that you are fluent in Spanish. For those that are not yet retired, job opportunities abound with the Boarder Patrol.

[@jamakiaheckert7227]

Must be expensive? I am use to Switzerland 🇨🇭 country side. Is nice and nature’s

[@dennishassler605]

For a little excitement, yes, this is the place!!!!

[@justaskmeiknow5584]

Sounds like a good family oriented community, can't wait to move there

[@KathyJensen-vh2yk]

Arizona is main destination and transit point for child sex and hard labor . Research -Myths and Facts about women and children sex trafficking . Biden administration is being investigated for human trafficking. Democrat's are trafficking. Law enforcement and system are trafficking. Be safe.

[@dustybricks113]

Spot on.😅

[@cashstore1]

Lots of retired people with money are moving in the Prescott area. Hands down the nicest place to live for retired people. Very clean, beautiful, and safe. Lots of people moving here, and there are no ghettos. Flagstaff has a winter like you would see in Michigan. Cold. It's a great place to visit there in the summer, but if you are moving from a northern state you are going to get a northern state winter as it's 7000 feet. Cottonwood is nice, however the summers are pretty hot as the elevation is about 3300 feet. Payson has about the same weather as Prescott, because it shares the same elevation. It's smaller and shopping is not as good if that is a factor for you. It's nice. Showlow is nice but with the elevation it gets a winter much like Flagstaff. Everything down in the Valley is very hot and miserable in the summer. Nice in the winter however. Prescott is good for ALL seasons as it's about 5000 feet. You want about 5000 feet to live here comfortable all year. You will find that in Silver City New Mexico as well.

[@joevarga5982]

Is Prescott better than Sedona?

[@cashstore1]

@@joevarga5982 It depends on your tastes. Again, it is high desert at about 4600 feet, so that part is excellent. It is a Very beautiful town with all of the red rocks and about an hour from Prescott and Flagstaff. The downside is that everyone that visits Arizona wants to visit Sedona. The traffic can jam up for 3 miles in every direction leading into the town. There are 3 main roads, all of them jammed. Another thing is that it is a tourist town, so the restaurants are expensive. Parking can be difficult. The third downside of the town is the homes are at California prices. It's nothing to spend 700k for a basic home. Prescott gets a lot of tourists as well but mostly from the Phoenix area, not from all over the world. The traffic still flows here. If you are stopped at a light you will go through it when it turns green. You don't have to wait for a second light. They best thing to do is to come out and visit the towns. Sedona in the summer is crammed packed. After that it's not so bad, but can be crowded on the weekends. I guess it's whatever are willing to put up with. I like to just get on my motorcycle and go for a ride without any interruptions.

[@joevarga5982]

@@cashstore1 I see. It sounds like Sedona isn't as great for someone living there full time, because of the crowds. I expect to be headed over there and see for myself in a week or so. Thanks for the insight.

[@cashstore1]

@@joevarga5982 Another place that is high desert is Bisbee Arizona. It's in Southern Arizona at about a mile high. It's safe and nice. A lot of old hippies live there. So it has a San Francisco vibe to it. It's nothing to see a bar advertise a drag show. Prescott is a conservative town with very little crime and not a lot of weird people.

[@joevarga5982]

@@cashstore1 I prefer conservative, but I'll do some research on here on Bisbee - thanks!

[@fastrack2170]

If I could get out of Phoenix I would. This place has changed drastically.

[@CloudWatcher500]

Tucson has as well. The city itself is filthy and full of homeless drug addicts.

[@rhigel2269]

Good middle class town that normal seniors can afford are Kingman, Bullhead City, Lake Havasu City, and Yuma. All have good hospitals, the Colorado River nearby, casinos, and lots of cheaper end restaurants. I prefer Tuscon. Has a large University, hospitals, restaurants, Mt Lemon, great bus system, a good zoo in town, good airport that is easy to fly in and out, Desert Museum, great day trips nearby. And real Mexican food. I can afford to live in Tucson or Green Valley.

[@laurieann5312]

Havasu is NO Longer affordable And we have a terrible hospital.

[@jaissona6176]

​@@laurieann5312you are correct. Lake Havasu should be called Lake Havasu California 😮 😅. Bullhead City is the answer.

[@rhigel2269]

@@jaissona6176 Lake Havasu City was always an extension of California. First, people from Southern California came to use their boats on the lake, and later moved to LHC. More followed, including many movie stars. In the winter the "snowbirds" in their RVs show up. Then the city swells temporary on holidays and boating and old car events. And just like the Old West, the police on these holidays and special events make money through arrest... on charges of disorderly conduct. The money rolls into the city through the fines. Just like Wyatt Earp and his brothers did as peace officers in Tombstone years ago.

[@CloudWatcher500]

Tucson has gotten extremely expensive and full of snowbirds. For permanent retirement this is not a good city to live in because you can easily become isolated unless you hike or bike. There is very little support or activity for seniors.

[@mattcolver1]

@@jaissona6176 We're in Colorado and tired of the long winters. So we've been planning on moving. Initially we were looking at Las Vegas, but got turned off by the urban sprawl and prices. Then I checked out the Bullhead area. There's so much to do there and the housing is reasonably priced. It is a bit of a drive to an international airport (Reid in LV) but I figured we'd deal with it the few times we'd use the airport each year.

[@thirdstringallpro6264]

It’s crazy how expensive it’s gotten out here in the last year. Making $21 an hour used to be a livable wage. Now, it’s a struggle to make ends meet.

[@joevarga5982]

Thank a Democrat.

[@jaissona6176]

​@@joevarga5982You are wrong, sir. I'm a Republican but I'm not brainwashed by a red hat. The 45th President screwed us middle class to give tax brakes to billionaires. Sad but true.

[@jess97724]

​@@joevarga5982You got that right!!!

[@brownhat1290]

$575,000 for house is "Affordable?" Dude that's just a bit more than half a million dollars!

[@LivinginArizona]

In this day and age with inflation. Seems to be the going rate.

[@michaeltorrey3603]

@@LivinginArizona Doesn’t mean it’s affordable

[@misselanys1219]

I spent a good deal of time in Arizona back in 1998. Back then a nice cozy house in Cottonwood was around 80 grand and I remember the people were so darn friendly and warm. The greedflation now. OMG

[@mattcolver1]

Remember most retirees have owned homes in urban areas that have skyrocket in value. They've also been paying them down over decades, so they've got a lot of equity. Most of them will have over $500K cash in their pocket to buy a home with when they move to their retirement location.

[@ShOwStOpp3rr]

This channel is the king of Arizona content...great quality video footage and information,,im always stoked when a new video comes out..

[@honeyguanlao5739]

This video was extremely helpful in providing information about the best places to retire in Arizona. It was concise and well-researched, providing a great overview of the different options available. Highly recommend!

[@sherylclements2846]

Now this is the video I need!! Thank you!!!

[@Hschlick84]

There's people looking to retire in Kingman or Lake Havasu to sacrifice some quality of life cause housing prices in Prescott are through the roof.

[@user-ln8fd2vf2k]

Yes why no mention of Kingman in your videos?

[@retirementbootcampoff-grid237]

July 2023 Twenty-four day heat streak over 110 degrees in Phoenix. Stay out of southern Arizona to survive as a senior. Bullhead, Havasu, Yuma and Tucson same. We are in the foothills north of Kingman.

[@discoverglobeliving]

Great picks for a retirement plan in Arizona! This video really helps narrow down the best spots.

[@debbiec6216]

We went to Flagstaff Arizona for the first time in Arizona, and I really like that region.

[@victorventura1956]

Really nice presentation. I've been kicking around the idea of retiring in Arizona.

[@KathyJensen-vh2yk]

Arizona is main destination and transit point for child sex and hard labor, Tucson is headquarters . Research -Myths and Facts about women and children sex trafficking . Be safe Biden administration is being investigated for human trafficking . Democrat's are trafficking.

[@ugotacit]

I bought two years ago in Mesa because it was very affordable and it's close to everything. Nothing really special about the city, but I like it and I'm only there in the winter months. I've driven all over AZ and if I was buying again, then I'd consider Tucson area or Prescott. Both are pretty areas with a better summer temperature (than Mesa) and you can still find affordable places to live.

[@FollowEman]

Excellent and informative video on Arizona. Thank you.

[@davidparnell1903]

Awesome video

[@geraldclough2870]

He managed to omit one of the 2 or 3 best places in AZ. That is Fountain Hills. The most beautiful in AZ, Only 20 minutes from the airport, adjacent to Scottsdale. Pleasant and beautiful in all ways.

[@damitajackson395]

I’ve been to Prescott and I loved that town. ❤

[@acebensen4626]

Kingman is a great town!! That’s where I’m planning on retiring.

[@marychristie6194]

Very interesting 👍

[@BarbTodd]

Canta Mia (55+ in Estrella Mountain) part of Goodyear, but it’s a hidden gem. Feels like a resort. Good prices too! Check it out next time you’re in AZ.

[@levistokes3960]

Im glad flagstaff was mentioned. Also flagstaff does fluctuate in population quite a bit. Usually about 75k people when the college kids are here and about 50-55k people wothout the college kids. But still a big town. I love it here and it neber reaches above 88 degrees in the summer. You might have like 4 or 5 days where it reaxhes over 90 and everyone acts like they re dying. We do get an average of 100 inches if snow a year though. Its in the mountains. But its SUPER expensive here. Also yes if you take the freeway youre 1hr 45 from sedona in flag but if you take 89A down oak creek canyon its about 55 mins. But its often closed in the winter time.

[@thehoneybadger8089]

I've never been to Tuscon, but I have been to Tucson many times.

[@talalrabiah6255]

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[@ericlomax1793]

Quartzite is that way where there is not much out there, nearest Wal-Mart is now in Parker, Arizona as it finally went in there in 2009.

[@JohnCarrano]

I love and appreciate your videos..they are well made and packed with useful information...this particular video should have been called "Best places to retire in Arizona..if you have unlimited income" I am in no position to take on a home with a 600k + price tag. I retired two years ago, with a decent pension and had every intention of calling Arizona my new home, but I was, sadly priced out

[@BeauGoesWild]

I've watched your channel for a while, I've never heard you mention the best place for Snowbirds! Topock-Golden Shores has everything plus for us older folks! We're 40 minutes from Lake Havasu City, and 45 minutes from Laughlin, we're overlooking Havasu Wildlife Refuge, Goose Lake, and 5 minutes from the Colorado River. We leave from our homes to ride in some of the most beautiful desert! We have local events continuously on Route 66 which comes through our lil town. It's a haven for the fun loving people who call Topock home, whether for 6 months or all year long!

[@ypark2877]

Saddlebrooke AZ north of Oro Valley is a big retirement community in foothills of Catalina Mtns. Cooler than tucson and phoenix by far. Multiple clubhouses, multiple golf courses, live performance theater. Golf cart community. Wildlife , no big traffic, By the way you spell tucson.

[@henrydiaz2180]

Casa Grande is my home, love and miss it like crazy.. seems like it’s getting bigger every year. I’ve been living in Germany for the past 7 years, and I cannot wait to come back to AZ, love your videos it always brings me back home. Keep it up brotha!

[@thanhphongpham1860]

Henry Diaz. I lived there, I love Arizona State and Casa Grande in my heart.

[@chewy526]

I sure miss little sombrero

[@timmygdbe]

Heyy I'm thinking about moving there from Atlanta can you give me a little info on it if it's no problem

[@sarurita4928]

very nice video,I watch many of your video's ,great job. I do want to ask about the place you spoke of between cave creek and carefree, with biker bars and buffalo chips I googled it but didn't see anything on google map.unless your speaking of wickenburg more west .

[@junior281991]

They have NOT built any major highway system up here in prescott. The traffic up here sucks because it’s growing so much and no new major roads are being built or upgraded

[@johngray9986]

I'm surprised that Payson and Sierra Vista was not listed good video thoi

[@lindag9975]

Always interesting to see your favorite towns in our beautiful state. Sun City has so many golf courses! If you are in the market for a mid-century modern house, this could work. I don't like the fact that most of the houses don't have fences between them. Makes if difficult for dog owners. There are also many other 55+ communities scattered around the Phoenix area. Goodyear has a nice one. Peoria has a few nice ones too.

[@vickyburton2434]

We have a home in Sierra Vista and love it.

[@Sonikbytes]

I still don't know where I would like to retire. Tough choices! Gilbert old town area is too crowded for me right now but good for my kid's education and safety.

[@privatepilot4064]

Phoenix will never encroach on Casa Grande because the Gila River Reservation is between them. I like that, especially for traffic. However, Casa Grande traffic does get pretty crowded during snowbird season.

[@jefftx7596]

Thanks for video. I like AZ with its mountains and deserts 🌵, but half the year central AZ gets really hot 🥵. Jeff, do you think that you will always live in Arizona? If not then where?

[@paulineturski1476]

Maricopa was mentioned and has one 55+ gated community; otherwise, it is a family town that is still figuring out what it wants to be when it grows up. Too many fast-food restaurants and promise of sit-down restaurants coming in - some day. Plus, the 347 highway is the only way in or out of Maricopa if you need to get to Chandler, Gilber, Phoenix, etc.

[@yourperropapi]

Silva canyon is better, the richest of the rich live there.

[@user-bu7jl6zy5d]

The nicest retirement community I've ever seen in Arizona is Saddlebrooke just north of Tucson. A little higher than Tucson and surrounded by rolling hills and the north side of the Catalina Mountains, it is somewhat cooler than Tucson. Set as a community in itself, it does not have through traffic barreling through its handsome streets.

[@joycemeadows9837]

I would love to retire in Rio Verde. Cave Creek is my second place and Bisbee would be my third.

[@susangetz9202]

I have a summer home in Payson and I love it.😊

[@flexmarchetti]

Goodyear

[@jamesalexander5623]

I Love how some of your Worst and Best Places are the SAME Places!

[@mlbrooks4066]

I've been to AZ many times but when I retired I did not move there. The heat gets pretty bad, especially in the south, and dust storms are not uncommon. Water supply is also becoming an increasing problem. Being an easterner, I like the green outdoors, and I like the seasons changing and a temperature that (so far) seldom gets into three digits, so I stayed back here.

[@JohnMCClusky]

Ain't seen ya round in a while. It's good to have ya back to explain what the difference is in the areas. Where's a cooler place to live in a Mobil Home

[@mitzioden4926]

Arizona is too expensive for most retirees. You'd have to be a multi millionaire to live at these places, and it's too hot!

[@user-pc8vz1ft2f]

Sun City west great golf courses and amenities love ❤️ my retirement here..😊

[@jameswilkie9040]

There's couple of other cities that are worth mentioning for Hot temperatures. Coolidge and Gila Bend.

[@craiglanders6853]

i agree the sun cities are the best retirement for the buck...i am in sun city west...THE BEST...sun city grand has been changed to THE GRAND, because they are not affiliated with dell webb...FYI

[@1971donner]

Wickenburg? I figured this would have been on the list.

[@jeannettehorn976]

I live in parker az. Love the river.

[@joelresnick9840]

You totally left out Peoria, AZ Lots of restaurants and activities along P83 area and a Spring training stadium. Top 55+ communities of Westbrook village and the country club like Trilogy 55+ community in Vistana, a master planned community.

[@mayve953]

Hereford, AZ, is the place; it has excellent weather the summer is in the low 90s. It snows during the winter. Views are spectacular, great places to hike, such as Miller Canyon, Carr Canyon, Coronado trail, Ramsey Canyon, San Pedro River, and more, there are lakes nearby, and you can enjoy monthly rodeos in Tombstone, a city nearby. Food is excellent and cheap, the healthcare system is fantastic through copper queen community hospital. Also, you can buy a house for less than $3000 in a nice area with great views! Bonus, there are golf courses too.

[@jeannettehorn976]

What about parker az. I moved from ca. 21 years ago I live on the river love it.

[@danejensen8064]

Cave Creek extends south kinda far and that's where you will get lower priced homes. But if you are in the town of Cave Creek looking for homes up there, you are looking at a minimum $1.5M to $2M for anything decent. Especially if you want land.

[@PARTner91]

The area that extends south is actually Phoenix, but has Cave Creek addresses.

[@CloudWatcher500]

Just remember that the Phoenix area is and has all of the problems of a huge city, including crazy traffic and drivers who happily drive you off the road. There’s nothing really to do in Tucson unless you like to hike or bike. Unless you are ready to live in air-conditioning for the summer because the heat is so extreme during the day and older people don’t do well with that kind of ongoing heat, choose a milder area. There are no senior centers or real senior activities so don’t be thinking that you’re going to find that sort of support. With so many snowbirds descending in the winter and leaving by March you won’t be finding the neighborhood feel. Prepare to be very isolated.

[@KathyJensen-vh2yk]

Arizona is main destination and transit point for child sex and hard labor , Tucson is headquarters. Biden administration is being investigated for human trafficking. Democrat's are trafficking . Keri Lake Maricopa voting polls were sabotage, men wearing tactical gear and kevlar vest were soldier's from Trafficking, old man sitting in lawn chair with binoculars and rifle was professor Richard Kellogg Jolly , Stokes & Jolly Ltd teaches businesses CEO'S Democrat's how to traffic. Sheriff Chris Nanos and Katie Hobbs campaigned to keep border open for Trafficking. Sheriff Chris Nanos and deputies are raping citizens and getting them pregnant and masterminding homicides and reason for Deputy Christopher Campas suicide .

[@davidfancher5228]

Tucson

[@DJIcenhower]

And surrounding suburbs...Heaven is Southern Arizona!

[@jerrylmoedejr-zg7jo]

I live in Quartzsite for 7yrs now from Milwaukee. Quartzsite is cheap taxes on property. Year round living is ok.but winter time has to many snowbirds. So stock up on food

[@maxsmart8954]

Arizona summer hot 🔥

[@sumgai2585]

Cottonwood was high on my list but I am here in Yuma living on a thousand a month. Very little traffic. Great groceries. Mebbe 40 homeless. No nightlife oh well. San Diego is not too far. No use for the freeway but it sure keeps the Kaliphernia people going on to the big city ZEKE!

[@annmazuroski245]

I find it interesting that he doesn’t include Green Valley. Great friendly community and cheaper than Tubac for sure.

[@EarlBalentine]

I was visiting a older retired family member in New Your city area and they lived in a high rise apartment, cndo etc. I'm not sure what you call them but I was so impressed that you could just get on the elevator and go down to the basement where there was a movie theater, a walk walk over to the swimming pool. The 1st floor remind me of a mall with little cafes, grocery store, hardware , clothing etc. Why doesn't Phoenix have living places like that here? I live in Queen Creek and have lived in the Phoenix metropolitan area for over 50 years. Sure I got just about everything within a few miles, but damn it sure would be nice not have to go off site and just walk over to the cafe for a bagel and coffee. I have seen a couple retirement developments that has a small coffee and donut bar but not much more.

[@tedv82]

Good video overall but a correction: Sedona does not have a Walmart or Target, closest Walmart is in Cottonwood, 20 miles away, closest Target is in Flagstaff, 45 minutes or more. Also, traffic coming into town from the south is often horrendous and not just on weekends.

[@GingerWonders513]

Ahwatukee!!

[@kidh4068]

Hard to believe Parker on the list. It’s a party town for the kids with boating, 4 wheeling, etc

[@easyliving1957]

I can't believe that you left out Sierravista

[@watdahek2]

I really enjoy visiting the South and Southeast side of the state. A little east of Tucson is Vail which is affordable. Also farther southeast is Sierra Vista. By the way, you misspelled Tucson in two places.

[@klhrunnin]

If you're going to retire in Sedona you got to have lots of money. And there is no Target in Sedona and Walmart is in Cottonwood. I just lived in Cottonwood for 6 years. Also you didn't mention about all the tourists that hit Sedona, and make traffic a mess. Cottonwood was a great place to retire and there's a few really nice mobile home parks. In the other video when you were talking about Cottonwood I'm surprised you didn't talk about the wineries

[@nanawsaba1258]

Arizona is my favorite state 😍 As a father of tow kids my dream is to have a house there but when it may becomes true 😢 I work almost every day in Washington but money is like coming and going away. Oh god! I don't know what to do 🤔

[@cliffmorgan2732]

You do not mention Green Valley.We moved here and really like the quiet city and nearness to Tucson if needed.

[@knappdaddy]

Have family I visit in Green Valley, I love it there it’s peaceful and beautiful but unless you golf there’s absolutely no entertainment life there

[@tomas2810]

Downtown old Cottonwood is a happening place.

[@hmartin751]

I lived in prescott back in 2014 i believe and wow it was so cheap..i rented a house with a beautiful yard etc for 700.00

[@LucienPolanco]

I live in Ohio and let me tell when i moved here 20 years ago my large duplex was 350 dollars a month. Now that same duplex is 1800 dollars a month. We a feeling the pinch in most states. Milk, butter, eggs are so expenaive. Its hard to survive in many states right now. I think you have to start asking yourself the question of what environment do i want to live in, because the cost is high everywhere. We want to move out there for better weather to be more active. Ohio gets too many bad weather days.

[@PaulineLyons]

Show Low is awesome for retirement if you can afford it.

[@PaulineLyons]

Lived in AZ most of my life, and I am disappointed in those that have chosen to move here, and choose to change it.

[@thehoneybadger8089]

Arizona Avenue? That's in Chandler! In Mesa it's called County Club Drive, US-87, or The Beeline.

[@jinchung3416]

Sierra vista.

[@jesuscortez3620]

I LOVE AJO!!!!!

[@LesterSuggs]

*DO NOT MOVE* to Arizona now. Greedflation has made Arizona so expensive. People are now moving away. Gas, food, housing has skyrocketed in Arizona since 2021.

[@JaredMerlin]

He speaks the absolute truth! Arizona is for the rich and elite.

[@sumgai2585]

Yeah I paid 5 bucks for gas in Phoenix but it is $4.09 here in Yuma

[@Sonikbytes]

Unfortunately that is the case in most places on the planet

[@DJIcenhower]

That is why New Mexico should be the answer. It is what Arizona was like 40 years ago.

[@LesterSuggs]

@@DJIcenhower Arizona was riddled with Meth houses, void of sky scrapers, and had less paved roads than West Virginia 40 years ago?

[@marybethzipper-cavanaugh-gt5zx]

How about a video on towns with decent t RV parks for permanent living. Can’t afford the housing prices now.

[@londubh2007]

Uhm, downtown Tucson is pretty bustling. Maybe the neighborhoods around it aren't. It's been transformed over the last 10 years with lots of new restaurants and clubs and the streetcar makes a huge difference. Then you can go up Fourth Avenue as well.

[@sharonvincent1772]

I think Prescott is a beautiful place. BUT, it's a terrable place to try and drive around in. People are very impatient, especially when dealing with those unfamiliar with the maze of new roads. Finding a place to park anywhere near whiskey row. We never did get to explore it. We live in AZ and admit Prescott is an interesting place but we refuse to return. One harrowing visit is more than enough for us. It's like trying to drive in LA.

[@libturdcrusher1776]

Prescott has been destroyed by the commifornia refugees too. Nothing is sacred anymore

[@lisamontgomery8773]

Not even. Come on I see you are a story teller.

[@libturdcrusher1776]

​@@lisamontgomery8773 Did you flee from Commifornia?

[@Putt-4-Dough]

You’re so wrong about the traffic in Prescott being like LA , you can’t compare the two. I’ve heard of so many false statements, but that is at the top.

[@katsiduzynski488]

In Tubac it is an interesting community. Golf course begun about 60+ odd years ago, have lots located around the course. They have been selling like hotcakes. Nothing much (if anything) housing-wise sells for under 500k. No other cheaper lots / residences in town so it is tricky to live here. Arts are celebrated, as it was reinvigorated as an art colony after WW2; yet most shops are for imports -- south of the border crafts. Few resident artists here anymore who actually 'can' make a decent living selling paintings, sculpture, jewelry or clothing, made by them. Which is a shame.... The imports from Mexico and further south are pushed way more than anything. One plus is no chain stores, fast food restaurants are located here. So don't go looking for any, as well as any big box stores. Green Valley and Nogales are closest places to find those! It's quiet here as businesses are closed by 4:30 -- 5:00 p.m. except for the few restaurant / bar combos. You can walk down to the local convenience store after dark open till 9:00 p.m. as well as the Tubac Market open until 8:00 p.m., and be the only person out walking!!!

[@katsiduzynski488]

Tubac has a nearby observatory, so it is a dark sky community. The stars are magnificent here. Some chemtrail activity here -- yet much less than similar areas elsewhere in the USA. So you'll see the clouds (real) and blue skies much more often! There is the Anza trail for hiking also. Would be great to see that expanded out of town more.

[@reneromerox1009]

Cant believe so many areas around phoenix.... But not Bisbee

[@samuelhightower7531]

What about Marana AZ?

[@vickicolandra8919]

How about buckeye?

[@swamistevie4711]

CHECK THE WATER SUPPLY!!!!!!!

[@lizreiki]

There’s no Walmart or Target in Sedona! I live here!

[@StillAProudAmerican-ll2yc]

East Rodeo Dr in Cottonwood is your closest Walmart. Closest Target is Milton St. in Flagstaff.

[@brianmoore6724]

None of those shots were Sun City Grand, which is in Surprise not Sun City

[@willavietinghoff1]

Why do you prefer Parker? I’d like to hear your thoughts.

[@jeannettehorn976]

It's a small town very friendly and I love the river.

[@deborahscara5571]

Have you ever look into Foundation Hills

[@LivinginArizona]

Fountain Hills?

[@BluesImprov]

I grew up in St. Louis. . .Worked for 40 years in Wichita, Kansas. . .and I can spell TUCSON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hmmmmmmmmm. . .I'm retired, and renting in Wichita for a VERY affordable price, but I'd love to move to Arizona to live out my life there. BUT, every video I see about Arizona is SO discouraging because EVERY one of them says that damn near EVERY place I could go is going to be VERY expensive. . .WAY more expensive than Wichita. Very depressing because for that reason I doubt I can make this move. VERY depressing. I'd like to go to the Tucson area, (I had a job offer there 40 years ago that I didn't take), but it looks like that's just going to be too expensive also. Depressing. . .VERY depressing.

[@ewetoob137]

Totally understand, it's gotten insanely expensive there.

[@mariannblossick]

They are running out of water in Arizona. I lived there most of my life and would love to move back. Between the water & heat in Tucson, I'll just come visit. Plus housing costs are astronomical today. My condo I had cost me $39,900 now it is selling for $165,000!! Yikes!!

[@ArtTaggerr-223]

Bullhead is safe and reasonably priced.

[@libturdcrusher1776]

We moved out of Arizona and are a younger couple that semi-retired. The only good thing that came out of the democrat refugees influx from California was their willingness to pay 115 percent above cost for both of our homes and all of our two properties. We could fully retire today, but at our younger age, we prefer to stay working.

[@joevarga5982]

Fool, not everybody from California is a Democrat. It's barely half. They stay in power by cheating.

[@katydid2877]

I’m not retired yet, but I sold my house in Tempe for a ridiculous price I would never pay for it. Moved to a small tourist town in the midwest with a waaay lower cost of living.

[@joevarga5982]

@@katydid2877 There's a tourist town in the midwest? Really? What's it called?

[@Defens222]

@@katydid2877 Branson?

[@Lululila67]

what about Payson?

[@frankvincenti9783]

What about sierra vista?

[@joshuathompson2131]

This video should be called I love the Phoenix area and maybe 2 other places. You skipped the entire south east and white mountain area. Phoenix is hotter than Casa Grande plus hotter longer, that includes the entire phx valley.

[@karengordon6610]

Arizona’s first capital was Fort Whipple in Chino Valley in 1863 then was moved to Prescott, Az. So, this guy really needs to read Az history!!